Pipelayers Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,160 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.71
10th percentile $45,150
90th percentile $53,920
Employed locally 120
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,150
    25th
    $45,160
    50th (median)
    $45,160
    75th
    $48,120
    90th
    $53,920

    Top-paying metros for Pipelayers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska $93,500
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $92,610
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,910
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $85,180
    Minnesota $84,880
    Madison, WI $84,650

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,160
    Construction Laborers $43,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,540
    Highway Maintenance Workers $39,220
    Electricians $57,090
    Carpenters $48,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Kansas is $21.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.92 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Kansas is 7.3% below the national median of $48,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pipelayers in Kansas?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $45,150 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,160.